Always Never the Same

Always Never the Same is the 13th studio album, and 18th overall, by American rock band Kansas, released in 1998 .

This album is a unique studio recording, as it consists of mostly covers of the band's previous work, re-recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra. New songs include "In Your Eyes," "The Sky Is Falling," "Need to Know," and the instrumental, "Preamble." "Prelude & Introduction" is a medley of several Kansas songs. The album also includes a cover of The Beatles' of "Eleanor Rigby," Kansas's first cover to appear on an album since J.J. Cale's "Bringing It Back" on Kansas. "Carry On, Wayward Son" was recorded at the time in case strong sales brought forth a second symphonic album, but it remains unreleased.

Track listing
"Eleanor Rigby" (Lennon/McCartney) – 3:22
"Dust in the Wind" (Kerry Livgren) – 4:01
"Preamble" (Baird) – 3:25
"Song for America" (Livgren) – 9:15
"In Your Eyes" (Walsh) – 4:30
"Miracles Out of Nowhere" (Livgren) – 6:27
"Hold On" (Livgren) – 4:18
"The Sky Is Falling" (Walsh) – 7:50
"Cheyenne Anthem" (Livgren) – 7:29
"Prelude & Introduction" (Kansas/Baird) – 4:53
"The Wall" (Livgren, Walsh) – 5:29
"Need to Know" (Walsh) – 4:02
"Nobody's Home" (Livgren, Walsh) – 6:04

The Band
Phil Ehart - drums
Billy Greer - bass, vocals
Robby Steinhardt - violin, vocals
Steve Walsh - keyboard, vocals
Rich Williams - guitars

Additional musicians
Larry Baird - conductor
The London Symphony Orchestra
James Majors - drums
Jim Roberts - percussion
Larry Stock - drums

Production
Producers: Phil Ehart, Trammell Starks, Rich Williams
Engineers: Peter Cobbin, Russ Fowler, James Majors, Jim "Z" Zumpano
Mixing: Jeff Glixman, Jim "Z" Zumpano
Mastering: Greg Calbi
Digital editing: Brian Jobson, James Majors, Trammell Starks
Arranger: Larry Baird
Copyist: Michael Allen
Design: Pennie Moore, Conni Treantafeles
Photography: Marti Griffin
Artwork: Pennie Moore, Conni Treantafeles